 Cherono running the Amsterdam Marathon in 2017 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 August 1988 Eldoret, Kenya [1][2] |
| Sport | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Event(s) | Marathon, half marathon |
Lawrence Cherono (born August 7, 1988) is a Kenyan long-distance runner. He is currently the 8th fastest marathon performer of all time with his 2:03:04 clocking at the 2020 Valencia Marathon.[3] Cherono is a past winner of both the Boston and Chicago marathons.
In 2024, Cherono received a seven year competition ban backdated to 2022 following an admission of breaching anti-doping rules.
- ^ "Lawrence Cherono boosts children’s home, says he misses group runs". 'www.nation.co.ke'. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
- ^ "Lawrence Cherono wins Boston Marathon men’s race". 'www.bostonherald.com'. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
- ^ "Marathon - men - senior - outdoor". Worldathletics.Org. 19 September 2021.